Specialties and Interests - Charismatic communication skills
- Humor and psychotherapy
- Spirituality and transpersonal psychology
- Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy
Programs and Research Projects - Heide, F.J. (in press). The fundamental things apply: Parallels between the structures of drama and psychotherapy. In S. Krippner & M. Bova (Eds.), Healing Stories. New York: Irvington Press.
- Werner, P.D., Swope, A.J., & Heide, F.J. (2006). The Music Experience Questionnaire: Development and correlates. Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied, 140 (4), 329-345.
- Heide, F.J. (2003). How sturdy is the empirical foundation of clinical relaxation? Contemporary Psychology: The APA Review of Books, 48, 74-75.
- Heide, F.J., & Rosenbaum, F. (1988). Therapists’ experiences using single versus combined theoretical models in psychotherapy. International Journal of Eclectic and Integrative Psychotherapy, 7, 41-46.
- Heide, F.J. (1986). Psychophysiological responsiveness to auditory stimulation during Transcendental Meditation. Psychophysiology, 23, 71-75.
- Heide, F.J., & Borkovec, T.D. (1984). Relaxation-induced anxiety: Mechanisms and theoretical implications. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 22, 1-12.
- Heide, F.J., & Borkovec, T.D. (1983). Relaxation-induced anxiety: Paradoxical anxiety enhancement due to relaxation training. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 51, 171-182.
- Heide, F.J., & Mahoney, M.J. (1980). Cognitive strategies for medical disorders. In J.M. Ferguson and C.B. Taylor (Eds.), Comprehensive Handbook of Behavioral Medicine (pp. 99-111). New York: Spectrum Publications.
- Heide, F.J., Wadlington, W.L., & Lundy, R.M. (1980). Hypnotic responsivity as a predictor of outcome in meditation. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 28, 358-385.
Courses Taught - Theory & Technique of Clinical Practice: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Intercultural Awareness
- Psy.D. Proposal Design
- Therapist Expressive Behavior
Selected Publications - Heide, F. J., & Becker, L.B. (2007, July). Humor restructuring and psychotherapy, or, People who see shrinks should have their head examined. Weeklong CE seminar, Door County Summer Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egg Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J. (2007, January). Can charisma be learned, and why would I want to learn it? Invited address, Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire, Santa Rosa, CA.
- Heide, F.J. (2006, October). Collaborative professional trainers: How to bring impact and charismatic flair to your trainings. Pre-forum Institute, 7th Annual Networking and Educational Forum, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, San Diego, CA.
- Heide, F.J., & Becker, L.B. (2006, July). How many psychotherapists does it take to change a light bulb?: Humor, spontaneity, and psychotherapy. Weeklong CE seminar, Door County Summer Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egg Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J. (2006, May). Spirituality and science: Reconciling the Great Divorce. Invited colloquium, Psychology and Spirituality Group, Alliant International University, San Francisco, CA.
- Heide, F.J., & Becker, L.B. (2005, July). Beyond the blank screen: Expertness, expressiveness, and therapeutic impact. Weeklong CE seminar, Door County Summer Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egg Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J., & Becker, L.B. (2004, August). Enhancing personal presence in a psychiatric context. Weeklong CE seminar, Door County Summer Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egg Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J., & Becker, L.B. (2004, February). Charismatic communication and psychiatry. Daylong workshop for psychiatry residents, Medical College of Wisconsin, Elkhart Lake, WI.
- Heide, F.J., & Becker, L.B. (2003, July). Dramatic scene creation for psychotherapists. Weeklong CE workshop, Door County Summer Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egg Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J. (2002, July). Get real: Science and spirituality in the 21st Century. Weeklong adult education seminar, Bjorklunden Center, Lawrence University, Baileys Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J. & Becker, L.B. (2001, July). “I am large, I contain multitudes”: Improvisational role-play as a tool for self-development. Weeklong CE seminar, Door County Summer Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egg Harbor, WI.
- Heide, F.J. (1999, October). A farewell to arms: The agonistic metaphor in psychotherapy. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
- Heide, F.J. (1997, September). Resistance is futile: The metaphor of battle in psychotherapy. Invited presentation, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI.
- Heide, F.J. (1997, January). The further reaches of cognitive therapy. Invited two-day workshop, Psychologists’ Council of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
- Heide, F.J., & Greenleaf, E. (1996, April). War is swell: What the metaphor of psychological militarism reveals about psychotherapy integration. Symposium at the 12th Annual Convention for the Society for Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration, Berkeley, CA.
Professional Activities - Continuing education seminars/lectures on charismatic communication
- Writing and performing in professional musical theatre
- Dr. Heide is co-founder, founding board president, board member, artistic advisor, playwright, and performer for American Folklore Theatre (AFT) in Fish Creek, WI, described by Money Magazine (2001) as “one of the top regional theatres in the country.” AFT is one of the only professional theatres in America which exclusively develops and performs original musicals, keeping prices low to reach a large and devoted family audience. Among the 15+ shows Dr. Heide has co-created are the sci-fi football musical Packer Fans From Outer Space and the metaphysical musical comedy Belgians in Heaven (both with Lee Becker and James Kaplan). These shows incorporate social learning principles to promote positive social behavior. Dr. Heide’s works have been seen by over 100,000 people. Shows created at AFT have been performed at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and in Denver, Dallas, Detroit, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, California, and elsewhere. Dr. Heide has studied and co-created several shows with Paul Sills, founding director of Chicago’s Second City Theatre.
Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors - B.S., Summa cum laude, Analysis-Synthesis, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1974).
- Outstanding Research Contribution Award, Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (1980).
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Pennsylvania State University (1981).
- Master Teacher Award, California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno (1984-85)
- Teacher of the Year, California School of Professional Psychology-Berkeley (1985-86)
- Named one of top three regional actors, Door Voice Magazine (2005)
- American Psychological Association (Member)
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (Past President)
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